Thunderstorms, Heavy Downpours, Heat Advisory For South Florida

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FLORIDA WORD

July 4, 2026 6:49 am

National Weather Service Rain Chances for Florida Florida on Saturday, July 4, 2026

MIAMI, Florida – The National Weather Service in Miami forecasts scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developing this afternoon and evening across South Florida on Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Independence Day), with the highest chances focused over the interior and western/central regions.

Storms are expected to develop through the afternoon and early evening. The strongest cells may produce gusty winds, heavy downpours, and localized flooding in poor drainage areas — particularly across interior and southwest Florida and near Lake Okeechobee. Frequent lightning will be the primary hazard.

Today’s South Florida Rain Chances – Valid Saturday, July 4, 2026

Rain chances (Saturday, July 4, 2026):

Clewiston: 83%
Palmdale: 79%
Immokalee: 75%
Fort Lauderdale: 65%
West Palm Beach: 64%
Homestead: 58%
Miami: 52%
Everglades City: 59%
Naples: 47%
Flamingo: 47%

Major HeatRisk continues today — High temperatures will rise into the upper 80s to low 90s across most of South Florida. Peak Heat Index Values will generally range between 105°F and 109°F across the region, with some areas (including Miami) reaching 109°F this afternoon. A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

Miami Weather Forecast

Today (Saturday, July 4 – Independence Day)

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91°F. Heat index values as high as 109°F. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80-82°F. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 50-60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90°F. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82°F. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

Monday

A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91°F. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82°F.

Tuesday

A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91°F.

Tuesday Night

A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 82°F.

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FLORIDA WORD

July 4, 2026 6:49 am